Southern Governors Debate Federal Suffrage and Civil Rights
A March Southern Governors Conference report critiques federal suffrage powers, anti-lynching plans, and Truman Civil Rights proposals, warning of federal overreach into state matters and private business. The piece contrasts state rights with a future federal police agency and public accountability. The discussion frames a broader national debate on federal influence over elections, employment, and civil liberties while editorial notes argue for press freedom versus state control.
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Southern Governors Conference
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British and French Ministers to Parley in US
British and French ministers plan to visit Washington for talks on key European issues including US security guarantees and the postwar Western European union. Paris said Bidault will meet Marshall and Bevin, while London denied confirmed plans. The talks aim to align with the Marshall Plan and European recovery efforts.
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Georges Bidault
Bidault
Washington
Marshall
Ernest Begin
Longen
Bevi
London
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembour
20 Years Ago Today in Health and Exploration
A fragmentary clipping recalls a health physician, local officials, and names like De PLOW Carrigan and Admiral Richard Byrd. It references expeditions and travel with scattered mentions of individuals such as Bentchamp, J W wake, and Eugenia Gilbert, amid dated notes and era-specific tone.
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Bentchamp
J W Wake
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P. C, Stephens
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Boone
Ernest Perry
W, Smith
Lex Avered
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Bryce
Lechan
Lo Pilih
C. Austin
Eugenia Gilbert Bi
Richard £. Byrd
Flood Damage Spreads Over Wide Section In Flood Areas
Widespread storms threaten to worsen flood damage across many states from North Dakota to New York. U.S. engineers warn major floods may develop if rains continue. High water forces thousands from homes and disrupts highways as rivers rise toward temporary crests.
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U.S
Weather Bureau
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Nebraska
Iowa
Nassouri
Fcud
Illinois
Wisconsin
Snang
Michigan
Ohio
Puuney
Binghamton
Uian
Voliaicvers
Mussissippi
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Des Moines
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Quincey
Devee
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Alous
America Must Remain Strong Says Grew to Senate
Washington March 238 SP Joseph C Grew urged the Senate Armed Services Committee to move quickly for passage of limited draft and universal military training He warned that if the nation stands alone overseas allies may not be on our side and stressed the need to demonstrate strength and readiness to influence other nations This testimony came as the committee held hearings with top officials behind closed doors and noted broad support for the measures from members in the room
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America
Grew
U. S
Senate Armed Services Committee
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R-Sd
Senate
Germany
Japan
UMT
National Security Committee
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Royall
Truman Will Not Quit Trying for Nomination
Washington reports Hatch insists Truman will fight through to the end despite Dixie Democrats and Brooklyn leaders opposing him over civil rights. Hill withdrew his indorsement as Alabama and Southern states threaten to deny electoral votes. Hatch cites from Truman that he will stay in the race.
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Jhe
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Harry Truman
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Trueman
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Radio Program Theme at Kiwanis Meet
The Kiwanis youth committee led the program with Rev. W P Hardegree as chair introducing George Frazier, a local radio announcer and Youth Center director. A Heart's Desire transcription was aired and Frazier's letter asking for items read. The Youth Center opens Saturday night April 8 at 8 o'clock with guests Jimmy Jones Aubrey Enoch and Fred Smith.
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W. P. Hardegree
George Frazier
Heart's Desire
Frazier
B. ©. McMahon
Lill Keliner
Jimmy Jones
Aubrey Enoch
Fred Smith
Italy Rejects Stay Swap Offer Over Trieste Dispute
Italy flatly refused Yugoslavia’s March swap proposal on Trieste and Gorizia, saying the idea of exchanging Italian lands cannot be accepted. The foreign ministry spokesman noted Rome cited press reports and warned against ceding any Italian territory in the matter.
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Mranes
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Bazooka Mouth’s Postwar Bar Dream Hits Gum Roadblock
HAL BOYLE chronicles Maxie Zara known as Bazooka Mouth, a First Infantry calypso singer who planned to open a postwar bar using the division insignia. He explains gum flavor challenges, caffeine gum ideas, and his aim to sing on radio while continuing to perform for troops and veterans.
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New York
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Lou Mouth
Maxie Zara
New York University
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Trom
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Ammerieds
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Trinidad
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Rite Capital
Yonge
Aliaxie
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Suerlies Mint Co
Hempstead County Dem Central Committee Endorses Laney Stand
The Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee adopted a resolution endorsing Governor Ben Laney's dissatisfactions with national Democratic Party leadership. It commends his stance, argues party principles supersede expediency, and urges action if leadership fails to change course. The message was transmitted via Associated Press and radio wires.
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Democratic Central Committee
W. S. Atkins
Associated Press
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Hempstead
State of Arkansas
Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Democrats of Arkansas
U S May Back Up British Warning In UN Debate
U S delegate Warren Austin may back Britain in the United Nations Security Council as it debates Communist expansion amid war risk. Soviet and Chilean officials challenge U S aims in Europe and Latin America while Britain’s Cadogan urges firm limits on the communist tide and peaceful resolution.
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Warren Austin
Great Britain
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Sorority to Name Hope's First Lady of the Year
The Beta Sigma Phi Hope Alpin Zeta Chapter announces a citywide vote to select the First Lady of the Year for Hope Arkansas. The award honors a woman’s community service, cultural work, and civic contributions across the region.
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Precincts Abolished for Low Vote Counts in Hempstead
Hempstead Democratic Central Committee eliminated two precincts Tokio in northwest Hempstead Union north of Ozan and Battlefield south of Spring Hill reducing the county total to 33. The action voided any precinct polling under 25 votes and saved about 120 dollars in election costs. A committee will study voting machines costs amid future plan discussions. Election dates set for July 27 and August 10.
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Democratic Central Committee
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House Group to Accept Senate Tax Bill For President
The House plans to accept the Senate tax cut measure, reducing the original House version from 6.5 to 4.8 billion dollars. Speaker Martin says approval by a wide margin is likely and the bill should reach President Truman without changes. Taft questions timing and potential military outlay tied to a stop Russia policy, while Kautson agrees to Senate revisions to speed enactment.
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Texas
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Bodies of War Dead to Be Returned
Body transfers bring 42 Arkansas war dead to San Francisco en route to Memphis. Highlighted are Lt. Carl C. Cheney USAR and George W. Spivey USMC with listed next of kin. Also a motorist reminder on lubricating steering mechanism parts.
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Rosster Road
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Arka
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Ark
Mine Workers Reject Plan For End Strike
Washington March 23 The United Mine Workers today rejected a government plan for ending the soft coal walkout. Federal conciliation officers went to the White House to report the union action. Taft-Hartley concerns rise as the attorney general asks for an injunction. Senator Ball said the group studied the coal dispute and would meet again to decide its course.
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Youth Center Rules Adopted by Committee
A committee meeting set rules for the Youth Center and announced a Saturday volunteer work session to clean and wash the center. The junior board lists members from various grades including Taylor, Gene Holdridge, Sara Lauterbach, Greta Ton, Ray Allen Jr, Carolyn Haldridge, Bucha Bruuer, Don Duffi, Norma Jean ranks, J Hene Evang, and David Newbeit as secretary and president.
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Ant Diam Martin
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Ray Allen, Jr
Carolyn Haldridge
Bucha Bruuer
Don Duffi
Norma Jean
Hene Evang
Devid Newbeith
Visiting Band Concert Here Tonight Razorback Band at Texarkana
The Razorback Band of Arkansas High School Texarkana presents a varied music program tonight in the Hope High School auditorium at 7:30. Admission is free. all music lovers invited. This concert opens a series under a mutual agreement between Thomas Cannon local band director and J R Brandon Razorback Band director. The Hope Band will return concert in Texarkana. date to be announced.
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Texarkan
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Doctor Slays Wife and Mother-in-Law Then Kills Self
San Francisco physician confesses to slaying his wife Mrs Grace Cod and her mother Mrs M DeVill before driving his car into a stone wall. Inspector Cahill reports the auto crash ended the spree. The physician, 52, suffered injuries and is in hospital with a fractured skull. Mrs Cod’s daughter, Mrs G Moody, and another daughter were present. authorities say one screamed during the incident and a telephoned report reached police within minutes.
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